Restaurant Review: Mia Francesca Del Mar Heights

Well, some interesting things have happened in the last 24 hours. I have totally changed my focus on food. I’m eating more salad… and those fabulous strawberries that are totally in season and totally satisfying! And that really affects my review of Mia Francesca, Del Mar Heights. When you’re not letting the chef give you his … Read more

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Restaurant Review: Lobster West, Encinitas

There’s a Restaurant I’ve passed by over and over again and thought: “Geez. I ought to try that”. It’s called Lobster West, Encinitas on South Coast Hwy 101 in Encinitas. Just a very small place with an nice extended front and side porch seating. It’s either part of the lumberyard or right next to the lumberyard. You … Read more

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Tis the season to shop and eat: Shimbashi Izakaya Review

It seems that I have been hitting a string of exceptional Fusion and Sushi places lately. Last review was Roy’s in La Jolla. Incredibly good. Worth the money spent. And now here’s a second recommendation in the world of sushi: Next time you are in Del Mar and not sure where to go to eat? … Read more

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Chef Marian Restaurant Review – Roy’s La Jolla

I booked a table for two at Roy’s La Jolla Friday night. We arrived at the restaurant early, to have a quick Happy Hour. I remember years and years ago when this restaurant needed to be updated and actually I had not been in since then. What a pleasant surprise! A great bar area and … Read more

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San Diego Foodies goes to The Marine Room

San Diego Foodies got to enjoy Restaurant Week at The Marine Room. And a big thank you goes out to Chef Bernard who came back to the table over and over to answer questions about recipes and the food. There were 6 people… and here’s what they ate: Salmon, shrimp & dessert! Didn’t get pix … Read more

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Villa Capri hits a home run! Review from Chef Marian!

How many people know about Villa Capri? Have you eaten there? Do you know who the owners are, their background, the flavors they create? NO CHEF! I didn’t think so. It’s a restaurant for ‘locals’. And if you don’t live in ‘the hood’? You probably think it’s just some cheap Italian ‘style’ restaurant… the one’s … Read more

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Finch’s Bistro & Wine Bar in La Jolla Review from Chef Marian!

Last night, about a dozen of us met up at Finch’s Bistro & Wine Bar in La Jolla to hear Sacha Boutros sing. Sacha is a song bird. The way I would describe her is: She’s the real deal. You watch her sing, you hear her sing, you listen to her entertain, and it’s totally … Read more

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